The Berwyn Development Corporation's (BDC) Berwyn's Best competition began in mid-January and was fixed on finding the best wings. Ten establishments with wings on their regular menus competed to make it into the Top 5 of wing-tossing establishments. These five local haunts submitted their fan favorite wings for the second round of voting and now the vote is in! The winner is Cigars and Stripes BBQ Lounge for their Smoked Wings: 7 wings hand cut, rubbed and smoked. Each serving of wings comes with corn salsa & garlic bread and your choice of bleu cheese or ranch on the side.

Last week, in time for the Super Bowl, Olive Garden started offering, for a limited time, Loaded Pasta Chips, aka Italian nachos. This is a simple starter, just fried pasta sheets, ladled with tomato sauce, a few meat bits here and there, roasted cherry peppers, cheese, and a drizzle of Alfredo sauce. Of course, such an offering is sure to fan the fires of indignation.

The Philadelphia Eagles' big Superbowl win last night has me thinking about City of Brotherly Love today! While most folks are consumed by the underdog Eagles' victory over the New England Patriots, my one track mind has me thinking about "wiz wit"cheesesteak sandwiches, salty Philly style pretzels and robust Italian hoagies.

No, we aren't playing a rousing game of culinary Clue, but if you were among the millions of people who tuned into this week's soul-crushing episode of NBC's hit show, "This is Us," you know exactly what I am talking about.

Eager Oak Park eaters are flocking to savor thoughtfully crafted fare with an international flair at Amerikas located at 734 Lake Street. Curious about this buzz-worthy spot, my husband and I snagged a table in their bustling dining room last Saturday for a pre-movie dinner.

So, if you're looking for a wholesome and warming winter beverage, make hot chocolate, hold the candy cane and add Eastern Caribbean spices. For additional "warmth," give the brew a splash of St. Lucian rum. Though breadfruit is not readily available in Chicago, it seems to be have turned up now and again Pete's Fresh Market locations.